Jim Ed Reynolds

Jim Reynolds

Salina, Utah

Jim Ed Reynolds, 81, passed away September 24, 2013 in Gunnison. He was born November 1, 1931 in Escalante to Cliff and Maude Littlefield Reynolds. He married his sweetheart, Effie Marie Miller August 29, 1953 in Panguitch. The marriage was solemnized in 1960 in the St. George Temple. She preceded him in death September 2, 2011.

Jim served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked on the Glen Canyon Dam. He served 30 years with the Utah Highway Patrol. After retiring from the highway patrol he owned a successful landscaping/sprinkler business. Served two terms as city councilman, one term as mayor and also on the planning and zoning committee in Salina.

Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and keeping the cookie jar full of Oreos® for all to enjoy. He had a great love for his family; they were the joy in his life. He enjoyed his daily visit with his friends down town at the café for the 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. sessions.

The family would like to especially thank the care givers and doctors of Gunnison Valley Hospital.

Survived by children: Jan (Tom) Hales, Redmond; Jim E. (Wendy) Reynolds, Centerfield; Joe (Teresa) Reynolds, Salina; Jill (Bobby) Porter, Redmond; Joni Reynolds, Provo; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; brothers: Glade (Darlene) Reynolds, Richfield; Dale (Vivian) Reynolds, Provo.

Also preceded in death by parents;brothers: Keith, Lark, Tom, Tony; and sister Rhoda Barney.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 30, 2013 at 12:00 Noon in the Salina Stake Center, 98 West 400 North , where friends may call Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery with burial rites by the Utah Highway Patrol Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Malgeby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.